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Design Collective is proud to announce the opening of McGinley Hall at Duquesne University. McGinley Hall is an 11-story, 556-bed residence hall named after prominent law alumnus and Board Chair John “Jack” McGinley. The new residence hall unites the University and campus community with the City of Pittsburgh, while simultaneously creating a new gateway to the campus.

Project Update: A year ago, we shared a rendering for LCOR’s Parcel H, a future high-rise multi-family building and the final block of development to complete The Quad at Pike District Master Plan. Construction is underway in North Bethesda, Maryland as our foundation walls have been placed and the last garage level is being constructed. The slab for the pool terrace is formed and ready for concrete and work is underway to complete the forming of the amenity and landscape spaces.

We strive to forge long-term relationships with our clients and are honored when invited back to re-envision their spaces.?Today we are sharing a sneak peek of Kramon & Graham, P.A. new Baltimore office, having completed their previous offices over 30 years ago. The law firm had outgrown their existing space and desired for a more engaging and collaborative work environment. Their relocation allowed the firm to consolidate to one floor while providing staff with more natural light and picturesque harbor views. We hope they love their new space as they start a new chapter in this space. #rendertoreality

Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOCMC) Headquarters coming out of the ground at 2nd Avenue and Fenwick Lane in Silver Spring, MD! We can't wait for this welcome addition to the urban fabric of downtown Silver Spring. Swipe left to see a rendering of the future building. Stay tuned for more construction updates.

Happy Friday from Lakeland, Florida! Here we have the future home of Residence Hall III for Florida Polytechnic University. Although it is not complete yet, we were too excited and had to share a little preview. #sitevisit

In a nod to the upcoming Olympics, our Chicago office held their own version of the games this past weekend followed by a family picnic. The office split into two teams and competed in five different games.?1. Build the tallest free-standing tower with noodles and marshmallows. 2. A scavenger hunt that took them all over the city of Chicago. 3. Pictionary with Parisian-inspired words. 4. Match pantone color swatches with everyday items found in the office. 5. A modified game of cornhole. In the end, the red team took home the gold, what a great way to start getting pumped about the games later this week! #letthegamesbegin ??

Join us in congratulating Audrey Cho on passing her ARE exams and officially becoming a licensed architect! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication towards this amazing accomplishment. Audrey has recently played a crucial role in the Rutgers Douglass Center Visioning Study. She is also working on University of Idaho Student Housing and the Cotton Annex Residential Redevelopment in Washington, DC.

Welcome to Design Collective, 2024 interns! We have had such a great time working with you already and are only getting started. Read below to learn more about Tiara, Max, and Sarah Jane: * * * ?? Tiara is a Landscape Architecture and Environmental Science student at University of Maryland, College Park, graduating in May 2025. She is interning this summer in our Baltimore studio alongside our Landscape Architecture team. She is currently working on two community engagement projects: Blue Line Corridor Civic Plaza and Damascus Placemaking. Tiara says, “My favorite projects are ones where the community is involved, it helps us designers really understand the space better and enhance the integrity of the area.” ?? Max is going into his second year of the Master of Architecture program at University of Michigan, graduating in May 2025. This summer, he is interning in our Chicago studio developing 3D Printed models for select DCI buildings. He is also collaborating with the team on design development for the University of Idaho Housing project. Max says, “I’m enjoying the incredibly collaborative work environment here and really appreciate the firm’s emphasis on educating and training its designers. The view from Willis Tower is great as well!” ?? Sarah Jane is pursuing a Master of Architecture at University of Maryland, College Park, graduating in May 2025. She is interning in our Baltimore office alongside both our Architecture and Urban Design studios on various projects around Maryland, including one on the Eastern Shore. Sarah Jane says, “I’m loving my time at Design Collective already and I’m so excited to see what the rest of the summer holds!”

Happy Juneteenth from Design Collective As a Collective, we believe in the power of diversity and the ability of varying backgrounds to educate and improve the built environment. By working hand-in-hand with local communities, including our own, we hope to grow together and create spaces where we all feel connected and are welcome. Join us in honoring and celebrating a more inclusive environment for all. #juneteenth